Brentford's push for European football hit another frustrating roadblock on Saturday, as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Fulham at the Gtech Community Stadium. The result marks an astonishing fifth consecutive Premier League draw for the Bees, a run that is testing their resolve in the race for the top six.

With a victory, Thomas Frank's side would have leapfrogged Chelsea into sixth place, a tantalizing prospect for a club dreaming of a historic European debut. However, in a match of few clear-cut chances, they couldn't find the breakthrough against a disciplined Fulham.

Despite seeing less of the ball, Brentford created the better opportunities. Golden Boot contender Igor Thiago headed wide from close range, and Keane Lewis-Potter fired just over on the stroke of half-time. The second half followed a similar pattern, with Mikkel Damsgaard failing to hit the target from a promising position.

Fulham, largely contained by Brentford's organized defense, had a rare sight of goal through Harry Wilson, who dragged his shot wide. The visitors ultimately owed their point to goalkeeper Bernd Leno, who produced a stunning stoppage-time save to deny Dango Ouattara from point-blank range, preserving the clean sheet.

The stalemate leaves Brentford seventh with 48 points, their European ambitions still alive but now requiring a strong finish. Fulham, sitting 12th, will be pleased with a solid defensive away performance that edges them closer to securing their top-flight status for another season.